Katie Wright Bio

Director of Logistics, Axcelis Technologies
and Licensed Customs Broker

Katie is an experienced Logistics professional with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device and semiconductor industry skilled in Negotiation, Import, Export, Operations Management, International Business, and Trade Compliance. She has proven success in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and creating efficiencies that result in increased revenue and controlled costs. She has a track record for providing cross-functional teams and third-party providers with essential resources and information needed to attain results.

Core Competencies:

    ◌ Extensive knowledge of governmental regulations, both Export Administration Regulations and Customs Regulations
    ◌ Competent in shipping terms and documentation for both international and domestic shipping
    ◌ Leadership Skills: Logistics/Supply Chain/ Staff Management
    ◌ Financial Skills: Budget Management, Forecasting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Analysis
    ◌ Superb Interpersonal and Relationship Development Skills
    ◌ Able to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines
    ◌ Expertise in international freight forwarding
    ◌ Capable of leveraging Lean principles to improve quality and the customer experience.
    ◌ Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ACE
    ◌ Ability to effectively negotiate freight rates and import/export contracts
    ◌ Strong written and verbal communication skills when interfacing with all levels of an organization, third-party providers, and customers.